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The flexibility of the startup environment means that people have frequent opportunities to ask for something: promotions, salary increases, more equity, etc.. If you want those requests to actually succeed – as opposed to just venting – then you should consider the following aspects before making your push. This...

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at TEDx.com Technology Transfer – the process of moving inventions into commercial products – is the critical driver of the knowledge economy of the 21st Century. And we...

As a serial student entrepreneur himself, Helge Seetzen will discuss the role of start-ups in today’s economy, challenges for technology ventures in Canada, and opportunities for entrepreneurial students to contribute to this process.

The earlier articles in this series by Helge Seetzen described the fundamental aspects of building a venture: people, funding, and monetization. While this information is useful for all aspiring entrepreneurial technologists, this fifth and final article in this series is devoted to the specific demographic of university researchers. UNIVERSITY...

There are many ways to move on from the start-up phase. Some deliver a better return than others, as is explained in our fourth article in our venture capital series. IT’S time to talk about the end. In previous articles, we discussed assembling a team, building a technology business,...

Raising venture capital funds is an exciting and often necessary step for your start-up. It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls that could cost you your company. The third article in this venture capital series examines key terms used in investment deals and offers valuable insights into the venture capital business...

Investors come in different packages. It’s important to know the various types, along with their pluses and minuses. This article is the second of five in a series by Helge Seetzen. IN the first article of this series, we talked about the fundamental building blocks of a new technology venture:...

A game-changing idea is only one of the ingredients you will need to launch a successful new business. Without the right team and a commitment to ongoing fundraising, your brilliant new venture will flounder. This article is the first of five in a series by a venture capital expert who...